19Oct
Mon
Learjet 45 Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 7,990
whole aircraft
Private jet from Santa Maria to Scottsdale
We have seen 1 empty legs from Santa Maria to Scottsdale, from US$ 7,990. A full charter is estimated at US$ 8,300–16,600. 431 nm, about 1h23 in the air.
- Distance
- 431 nm
- Flight time
- 1h23
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 7,990
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 16,600
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 7,990
- Median price
- US$ 7,990
- Latest flight
- —
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h56 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 5,400–US$ 10,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h40 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h26 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 6,800–US$ 13,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h23 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 8,300–US$ 16,600 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 7,990, against US$ 16,600 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 52% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Santa Maria
- Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field SMX0 km from the centre
- Vandenberg Space Force Base VBG21 km from the centre
- San Luis County Regional Airport SBP41 km from the centre
- Lompoc Airport LPC26 km from the centre
- Santa Ynez Airport SQA48 km from the centre
Airports in Scottsdale
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX24 km from the centre
- Mesa Gateway Airport AZA43 km from the centre
- Scottsdale Airport SCF1 km from the centre
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport DVT17 km from the centre
- Falcon Field MSC25 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Santa Maria to Scottsdale?
A full charter runs about US$ 8,300–16,600 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 7,990, with a median of US$ 7,990.
How long is the flight from Santa Maria to Scottsdale?
It is 431 nautical miles (798 km): about 1h23 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Santa Maria → Scottsdale?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Learjet 45.
Are there empty legs from Santa Maria to Scottsdale right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 7,990. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Santa Maria: Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX), Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG), San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP). In Scottsdale: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Scottsdale Airport (SCF). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Scottsdale to Santa Maria?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.